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Colossians 2:7
rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.
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Interpretation

Colossians 2:7 shows a abounding thanksgiving that takes shape in planning and improvising—listen for "rooted" and "built". Keep abounding thanksgiving in what we celebrate and refuse—let compassion set the pace.

Context

This passage belongs to Colossians, a epistle/letter witness, highlighting abounding thanksgiving. Within ch. 2, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “rooted” and “built”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Colossians was received under the name of Paul. Modern scholarship on Colossians sees Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).. Scholars commonly date Colossians AD 60–80. This verse leans into apostolic community.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).
Date:AD 60–80
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46